The art of emotional presence (with Dr. Lou Cooper)

<p>In this episode of Being Human, Dr. Chua Sook Ning is joined by Dr. Lou Cooper, Chair of the Australian Institute of Emotion Focused Therapy and host of the <em>Emotion Focused Podcast</em>. </p><p>Navigating our emotional world is rarely straightforward. Lou shares how the way we respond to feelings – whether by suppressing, managing, or exploring them – is shaped not only by our personal histories, but also by our cultural context. </p><p>The conversation highlights how easily we can bypass emotional signals, especially in cultures where emotional expression is discouraged or misunderstood.</p><p>Lou also invites us to consider what happens when we ignore or avoid our emotions: we lose access to vital information about how we’re really doing, what matters to us, and what we might need to change. </p><p>__</p><p><strong>To learn more about Relate Malaysia and its services visit www.relate.com.my </strong></p>